Electrical Superintendent

Kokosing Industrial•Middletown, OH

20d

About The Position

The Electrical Superintendent leads electrical teams on large-scale industrial construction projects, directing work from preconstruction through final completion. The role plans, directs, and coordinates electrical construction activities across industries and project types including steel and manufacturing, power, data centers, and MEP projects. The superintendent may oversee one large project or several smaller projects and is responsible for project safety and quality, client relations, budget, schedule and job controls, vendor management, submittals, and procedures. The position manages Project Engineers, General Foremen, and Foremen who supervise construction employees, with responsibility for the team's overall direction, coordination, and evaluation. The role ensures project objectives are achieved within established schedules and funding parameters.

Requirements

At least 10 years of field experience with a skilled-trades background, or a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or construction management plus at least 7 years of field experience.
A four-year engineering or construction management degree, or equivalent technical experience progressing from Journeyman to Foreman to Superintendent.
Excellent people and business skills, strong customer-service orientation, and high energy level.
Field-focused and execution-driven, with safety as a core value.
Advanced knowledge of the construction industry.
Ability to think strategically and plan over a one-to-three-year time span.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to understand and interpret safety laws, company policies and standards, and labor collective bargaining agreements.
Thorough understanding of basic and complex construction management processes and building techniques.
Ability to lead and work as part of a team.
Prior direct profit-and-loss responsibility and accountability.
Strong organizational leadership and analytical skills.
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities; analyze and resolve problems; and exercise sound judgment.
Advanced computer skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide cross section of individuals.
Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities.
Demonstrated ability to manage a team across varied self-performing trade disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working on union projects is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a 24/7 safety culture for project crews.
Initiate and maintain liaison with the prime client to facilitate construction activities.
Lead construction projects from planning and preconstruction through completion, including scheduling and coordination.
Help create and maintain project schedules to meet milestones and budgets.
Ensure team members have appropriate equipment, materials, information, and other resources; provide technical expertise as needed.
Help plan difficult construction work and assist with start-up and closeout problems.
Work with the Project Manager and Director on personnel matters in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Identify and minimize obstacles throughout construction.
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate policy boundaries.
Outline work plans for project staff and assign duties, responsibilities, and authority.
Review project proposals or plans to determine timeframe, funding limits, procedures, staffing requirements, and available resources.
Review project personnel status reports and modify schedules or plans as needed.
Provide technical advice to project personnel and resolve problems.
Coordinate project activities with subcontractors.
Analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules.
Represent the company in owner progress meetings.
Lead daily field coordination meetings, weekly block schedule meetings, and monthly safety kickoff meetings.
Conduct supervisory activities, including interviewing and hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding or disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems.
Perform other assigned tasks and duties.